In the Staffroom: Learn Spanish Fast, Fluently and Fun with Emilia Carmele

In the Staffroom: Learn Spanish Fast, Fluently and Fun with Emilia Carmele

Your teacher has a massive impact on the way you learn Spanish. And la Academia’s Emilia Carmele, one of our brilliant Spanish tutors, believes learning should be just as fun as it is educational. The latest instalment of In the Staffroom peeks into her world, from...
Calling All Christmas Shoppers: Here’s Why You Should Give the Gift of Language

Calling All Christmas Shoppers: Here’s Why You Should Give the Gift of Language

Step aside, socks and scented candles. There’s a new star on Santa’s sleigh this year! At la Academia, our language gift vouchers are back by popular demand, ready to sleigh those Christmas wish lists. (BTW…It’s ok to shop for yourself too.) Why Choose Language...
Why do Men Struggle More with Learning Languages than Women?

Why do Men Struggle More with Learning Languages than Women?

Even international language expert, teacher, and writer Peter Viney (himself a male of the species) confirmed men’s inferiority when it comes to learning languages. He said in his Gender and language teaching article: “Anyone who’s taught languages to mixed groups...
Tapping into the Power of Business Language Training to Enhance Company Culture

Tapping into the Power of Business Language Training to Enhance Company Culture

Not got around to business language training yet? Well, mark your calendars. Because 18th September 18th is Global Company Culture Day. It was started in 2019 by the Global Company Culture Association, highlighting the pivotal role company culture plays in making...
Are You Next? AstraZeneca European Staff Learn English on Manchester Homestay Programmes

Are You Next? AstraZeneca European Staff Learn English on Manchester Homestay Programmes

Communication with UK HQ colleagues and clients a conundrum? What better corporate adventure than improving your English skills through a fully immersive homestay programme? So, why are homestays a surefire choice for multinational businesses wanting to boost overseas...